DOG KILLERS? - AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER Vs AMERICAN BULLY DOG

hello and welcome to animal watch and this week we compare the american xl bully with the american pitbull two of the world's most controversial dog breeds often wrongly considered to be exactly the same breed some people think they are dangerous and should be removed from the world but what are they like really and is everything people assuming correct stay tuned as today animal watch will be telling you the truth on the history of these two breeds where they are banned and why and if they are truly dangerous whether you agree with us is your choice but we base our shows on facts and facts alone so watch and find out what we here consider to be the real truth last year we filmed both the xl american bully and the pocket american bully we visited some of the best examples in the uk we found out everything about their character physical appearance and how they behave in our homes many viewers still comment that the american bully is really just the pitbull in disguise and has been rebranded in order to slip it through the system as the pit bull has been banned from the uk and some states in the usa now why is this many usa american bully breeders have been wrongly referring to their dogs as pit bulls and pities where in fact they are american bullies this has confused people not familiar with these dogs leading everyone to believe that the american bully is a pit bull when this is absolutely not the case these two dog breeds couldn't be any more mentally and physically different one is an athletic working machine with a drive which needs to be worked and controlled the other is a friendly couch potato happy to exist on a couple of walks a day and a lot of naps so we decided to investigate the pitbull terrier why it was banned and where its character and why people are still adamant that the american bully is the same breed so let the investigation begin round one history the pitbull terrier until the mid-19th century the now extinct old english terriers and old english bulldogs were bred together to produce a dog that combines the game-ness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog this type of dog which was bred in the british isles became known as the bull and terrier these dogs arrived in the united states in the late 19th century where they became the direct ancestors of the american pit bull terrier in the united kingdom bullen terriers were used in blood sports such as bull baiting and bear baiting these blood sports were officially eliminated in 1835 when britain introduced animal welfare laws since dogfighting is cheaper to organize and far easier to conceal from the law than bull or bear baits blood sport proponents turn to pitting their dogs against each other instead dog fighting was used as both a blood sport often involving gambling and a way to continue to test the quality of their stock for decades afterwards dogfighting clandestinely took place in small areas of britain these dogs arrived in america around 1845 to 1860 where the dog fighting practice had continuity on february the 10th 1898 the breed was recognized by the united kennel club and named as the american pitbull terrier in the early 20th century pit bulls were used as catch dogs in america for semi-wild cattle and hogs to hunt hogs and drive livestock and as family companions but the dog fighting remained the main use of the breed until 1976 when it was outlawed in all states despite pit bull terriers successfully filling the role of companion dogs working dogs athletic sport dogs weight pulling french ring sport top dog police dogs and therapy dogs pitbull terriers also constitute the majority of dogs used for illegal dog fighting in america in addition law enforcement organizations report these dogs are used for other nefarious purposes such as guarding illegal narcotics operations use against police and as attack dogs which has not helped their reputation ongoing in an effort to counter the fighting reputation of pit bull type dogs in 1996 the san francisco society for the prevention of cruelty of animals renamed pit bull terriers as the saint francis terrier hoping that people would be more likely to adopt them the new york center for animal care and control tried a similar approach in 2004 re-labeling their pitbulls as new yorkies but dropped the idea in the face of overwhelming public opposition the american xl bully the american bully as it is now known began development in the 1980s with the majority of the final behavioral and aesthetic product being completed in the 1990s and hence why its history will be far shorter than the pit bulls there is consensus that at least five other breeds were used to attain the more bully physical traits desired as well as the more diminutive size of some lines the american pitbull terrier had maintained a characteristic appearance and temperament for over a century but within that span of time different strains of american pit bull terrier emerged within the breed each with respective physical attributes one particular strain developed a specific stockier physique that warranted recognition as a different breed altogether the bloodline of this american pit bull strain was then influenced with the introduction of american bulldog english bulldog and old english bulldog in order to fine-tune desired physical characteristics and personality traits so the american bully is in fact a mix of all of these breeds the breed was first recognized by its breed club the american bully kennel club in 2004 according to this breed club the initial desire for this breed was to produce a dog with a lower prey drive and more of the bully traits and characteristics than the american staffordshire terrier mass and heavy bone was prioritized to ensure such a look and due to this many of the dogs shown today display the wide front for which they were originally bred the breeds development and popularity are commonly tied to the growth of hip-hop culture the american bully should not be confused with the several other bulldog tight breeds and absolutely not of the pit bull terrier even though he has descended from him as he has now been diluted heavily with other bulldog breeds round two appearance the american pit bull terrier the american pitbull terrier is a medium-sized intelligent short-haired dog of a solid build whose early ancestors came from the british isles when compared with the english staffordshire bull terrier the american pit bull terrier is larger by margins of six to eight inches in height and 25 to 35 pounds in weight the american pitbull terrier varies in size males are normally about 18 to 21 inches tall and around 35 to 60 pounds in weight while females are normally around 17 to 20 inches in height and 30 to 50 pounds in weight the american pitbull is described to be medium-sized and has a short coat and smooth well-defined muscle structure and its eyes are to be round to almond shaped and its ears are to be small to medium in length typically half prick or rose in carriage the main difference which needs to be noted between the american pitbull terrier and the american bully is his lithe physique and muscle tone the pit bull terrier could be described as being extremely athletic and also wiry and fine in the abdomen almost greyhound-like and with a look which reflects his extreme physical and athletic abilities he does truly look like a crossfit athlete whereas the american bully looks more like a weight lifter the tail is preferred to be slightly thick and tapering to a point the coat is required to be glossy smooth short and stiff to the touch many colors color patterns and combination of colors are acceptable except that both the american and uk breed clubs do not recognize merle coloring the american xl bully american bullies have compact bulky muscular bodies and big blocky heads they come in four recognized size variations standard pocket classic and xl an xl type is determined by its adult height with males between 21 inches and 23 inches and females between 19 inches and 22 inches these dogs are generally considered to be medium-sized also the american bully has a short close stiff to the touch and glossy coat all colors and patterns are acceptable the head of the american bully is a medium length deep broad skull very pronounced cheek muscles distinct stop and high set ears the ears can be cropped or uncropped eyes all colors except albinism round oval low down in the skull and set far apart the chest is deep and broad the tail is short in comparison to size low set tapering to a fine point not curled and not docked he looks chunky and i mean really chunky broad-chested and massive if you were to put him side by side with the pitbull terrier the pit bull would look athletic and the bully a chunky giant round three character the american pitbull terrier according to the united kennel club the essential characteristics of the american pitbull terrier are strength confidence and zest for life this breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm they make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children the breed's natural agility makes it one of the most capable canine climbers so good fencing is a must for this breed the pitbull is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly even with strangers aggressive behaviour towards humans is uncharacteristic of the breed and highly undesirable this breed does very well in performance events because of its high level of intelligence and its willingness to work their tenacity gameness and courage make them popular competitors in the sports of weight pulling agility and obedience of course you can also find them living as companions showering their humans with love and affection most people who have kept a pit bull will enthuse about their love loyalty and abundance of affection so why are they banned in so many countries and states could this be down to certain old characteristics being brought out on purpose by dogfighting rings and dog abuse we know that they have a history in dog fighting and their energy levels will mean that these characteristics can be triggered but here at animal watch we are convinced that no dog is a bad dog and most that have ended up being euthanized have come from a horrendous background of abuse poor socialization and forced dog fighting any dog can end up being a bad dog if hurt abused and coerced into being this way over and over again let's face it if we looked at the amount of aggressive chihuahuas and pomeranians around they could have well been deemed dangerous decades ago sadly this breed has suffered hard with a bad reputation due to its history but breeders and breed clubs are working hard to put this right making sure those in shelters are homed efficiently and educating families and those wanting one on how to properly socialize and exercise these dogs so that their high energy can be quashed into something more proactive and sports orientated which does not include dogfighting i have met several pitbull terriers while visiting usa and all have been loving accepting and never suspicious of new people in the house sadly like the poor persecuted wolf these dogs are fighting hard a smeared reputation which really doesn't exist anymore the xl bully now one thing the pitbull has which has been quashed by the american bully breeders is its high drive energy and prey drive the desire when creating this breed was to make this dog really easy to keep around the house with no need to absolutely tire it out in order to trust it around family members like some of the other working bully breeds need to be american bullies often get hot with too much heat and do not need huge amounts of exercise but they also are not content to sit around all day a daily walk might be necessary along with playtime and mental stimulation like many dogs they can become bored and destructive without enough to do which could lead to chewing and barking they can also be a bit stubborn in training but this isn't a disaster this people-loving dog needs lots of time with an owner or owners and destructive behaviour can rear its ugly head when this poor dog gets lonely if you simply look at the bulldog breeds added to this new breed american bulldog english bulldog and the old english bulldog you will see that they all have a reputation as being tough looking but lovable lumps and this is basically what our american bully is one big lovable lump who has been described as a large lap dog it has been attempted to breed both dog and human aggression out of the american bully and is discouraged in breed standards and when we filmed the american bullies on animal watch they were so accepting and friendly of strangers and covered me with kisses and attention after which they quickly tired and would go and lie down on a sofa you could pretty much sit on one and they wouldn't mind they absolutely adore children and babies and are super relaxed and loving around them the noticeable difference between this new breed and the pitbull really is working energy and this has all but gone even if he wanted to be super energetic his home comforts always win him over a total lovable lump in every way round four where they are banned and why the american pitbull both the ownership and breeding of pit bulls were banned in the uk by the dangerous dog act of 1991. in 1991 the uk government decided to ban pitbulls in response to a slew of incidents involving attacks by this particular breed of dog-on-humans there were 15 fatal dog attacks in england and wales alone between 1981 and 1991 which led to his removal from the british isles there is no concrete scientific evidence that these dogs are more aggressive or dangerous than any other breed but as they have been favored as pets by criminals many of whom train them as attack dogs these dogs were at one point encouraged to show characteristics under pressure which should not usually be presented there are also laws to limit ownership or completely outlaw pitbull terriers in the likes of new zealand belgium france denmark poland finland and norway pitbull terriers are legal in the united states but there are 10 states where you and your pitbull are most likely to get the cold shoulder and these are iowa kansas ohio missouri wisconsin mississippi arkansas michigan louisiana and kentucky in canada pit bulls are banned in many towns and cities thousands are sadly euthanized every year if found to exist in a place to where they are banned or if they are possessed by animal wardens however pitbull welfare and rescue groups are working hard to re-home these to states where they are legal to good kind homes where people understand the needs of these extremely loving and often mistreated dogs the xl bully the american bully has not been banned from any state or any country firstly this is most probably as he is a very new breed which still needs to earn his reputation but also because there haven't been anything out of the usual with the attacks from this breed versus any other large working breed in the uk in 2017 a dog owner has admitted owning dangerously out of control animals after four of his american bullies burst through a fence and mauled a two-year-old girl on her aunt andrew mcgowan 35 pleaded guilty at liverpool magistrates court to being responsible for the dogs which weigh up to 11 stone and left the toddler with life-changing injuries however complaints were made that his dogs were dangerously out of control and it is my personal opinion that this is an example of bad ownership where the dogs were not controlled trained or socialized and sadly again the dogs suffer and are euthanized because of it it is absolutely awful that a child suffered terribly but this is an example of how a whole breed cannot be blacklisted simply because of a few rogue incidences if you look into the fatal tax in the uk from dogs you will find staffordshire bull terriers german shepherds rottweilers bull mastiffs and even a jack russell but remember that size has a lot to do with it and if certain snappy toy dogs were this large they would also be mauling people most probably a woman was even mauled to death by her neighbor's pack of dash hounds in 2017 but reports show them as being flea infested and covered in ticks and predominantly living in the woods showing a classic example of neglect and abuse again what seems to surface is that most breeds could attack but it depends on the mental disposition of the individual dog his training socialization and how he has been treated so if abused neglected or encouraged in bite work the odds will increase [Music] round five dog on dog aggression the pit bull terrier because most pit bulls exhibit some level of interdog aggression and because of its powerful physique and history the pitbull associations in america require an owner who will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog in order to quash these drives also it is important to not breed from fighting lines and try best to new to any dogs from these gene pools socialization and good training can be the only way to make sure that your dog's natural inclination for same-sex aggression can be quashed also neutering and spaying will take away sexual aggression helping the dogs to be less competitive if your dog cannot be trusted then you the owner need to muzzle him in public to protect other people's dogs and not let him off the lead at home you better have a securely fenced garden the xl bully the american bully is not inherently aggressive it all depends on the genetics breeding and training which goes for just about any dog breed they have purposely had any excitable aggression and prey drive quashed by decades of breeding however there will always be dogs that are reared specifically for aggression and are done so in order to disrupt the natural traits to be loyal and gentle this can be said of any other dog breed on animal watch many breeds i have filmed are same-sex aggressive and it seems to be a general trait in dogs in order to understand this better let's look at a wolf pack wolves only live with their pack and attack and kill competing wolf packs only one pair are allowed to breed and this is strongly upheld by the alpha pair us humans force our dogs to be friends with strange dogs even feral dog packs won't like new strange stray dogs so to expect our dogs to be friendly and sociable naturally comes only from constant training and socialization even then many dogs won't get on with the same sex and have to be homed in a single dog home so for this reason the american pitbull and the xl bully cannot be singled out as worse than any other breeds only that the pit bull's unfortunate history and prey drive led him down the route of dogfighting which is now being changed and also by unscrupulous breeders intent on abusing dogs in order to create aggressive traits conclusion so today we simply wanted our viewers to learn some real true facts about these two persecuted breeds and realized that firstly the american bully is not a pit bull in disguise but a breed descended from them but with many other breeds added in order to quash any drive or working energy face it guys these breeds don't even look alike the confusion is simply from the american xl bully breeders in the usa referring to their huge american bullies as pities or pit bulls when in fact they are just huge american bullies we also wanted you to have a think about why both these breeds are feared their history and tough looks may spook you but also the fact that both have been victims of breeders and owners who have created aggression out of abusive situations if anything we should feel sorry for these dogs and the way the media has affected them and the individuals who abuse them in order to bring out a dark side which as we know all dogs have including the cuddlier looking ones we all know that the ones in loving homes from responsible breeders are the sweetest child-loving affectionate dogs who just want to be loved and left alone perhaps next time you see one of these poor faces staring at you from a doggry homing center remember that if he's there he's safe to have in your home and maybe go grab yourself an adoption form and give him a break unlike the thousands before him who died needlessly on death row well i hope you enjoyed this episode of animal watch and be sure to give us a big thumbs up if you enjoyed it and subscribe to the channel by clicking the button in the bottom hand corner below and be sure to tune in every week where we will be bringing you more episodes on animals walls dogs animal rescue and conservation bye for now [Music] [Music] you

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Length: 27min 14sec (1634 seconds)

Published: Sun Apr 18 2021